Sia Tai
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate employee with over 20 years of hands-on experience as a Medical Assistant. Strong work ethic, adaptability, flexibility, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Fort Belvoir-2BN, Information Operation Command
Fort Belvoir, VA
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of fundraiser booth.
- Greeted and engaged in conversations as I wrapped the guests' gifts.
Medical Assistant
Unemployed Unemployed
Dumfries, VA
03.1997 - 02.2014
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
03.2004 - 11.2009
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available and dispose of outdated/expired supplies.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant II
MTI Business School
Stockton11-1995
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Quick Problem Solver
- Agile to changes in the work environment
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)/ September 2023
- Medical Assistant Diploma/ November 1995
Timeline
Volunteer
Fort Belvoir-2BN, Information Operation Command
12.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
03.2004 - 11.2009
Medical Assistant
Unemployed Unemployed
03.1997 - 02.2014
Diploma - Medical Assistant II
MTI Business School
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